Department of Geography
Reno, NV
29
Students
Urban
Setting
Interested?
Interested in Department of Geography? Save it to your profile for easy future access! Use the share option to let your friends and family know it's on your list!
Overview
University of Nevada, Reno / Department of Geography is located in Reno, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geography | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Land use planning | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geography |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
29
Applied
18
Accepted
14
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
29
Total Graduate Students
51%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.45% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.45% |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 13.79% |
Gender
Male (62%)
Female (37%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time (14)
Part-time (0)
Male (10)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Natural resources, education, climatology, biogeography, ethnic/cultural geography |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Reno, NV 89557
United States
United States